US Bridges

Narrow Lane RD over Whites Slough

Good

Montgomery County, Alabama · 0.27 MI N Mcinnis RD · Structure no. 007021

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Narrow Lane RD over Whites Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying Narrow Lane RD over Whites Slough in Montgomery County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNarrow Lane RD
CrossesWhites Slough
Location0.27 MI N Mcinnis RD
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.29117, -86.26879
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1992)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Narrow Lane RD over Whites Slough built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Narrow Lane RD over Whites Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Narrow Lane RD over Whites Slough carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Narrow Lane RD over Whites Slough?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Narrow Lane RD over Whites Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.